Data Communications and Networking: Practical Approach.
Table of Contents
Preface .................................................................................................................iii
About the Authors ............................................................................................ iv
Dedication ............................................................................................................x
LAB 1: DECIMAL, BINARY AND HEXADECIMAL
Introduction .........................................................................................................1
1.1 Decimal to Binary Conversion .................................................................2
1.2 Binary to Decimal Conversion .................................................................3
1.3 Hexadecimal Conversions ........................................................................4
1.4 Steps for Hex to decimal conversions ....................................................6
1.5 Steps for decimal to Hex conversions ....................................................6
1.6 Steps for Hex to binary conversions .......................................................7
1.7 Self-Review Questions ..............................................................................9
AB 2: IPV4 ADDRESSING
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Preparation ............................................................................................... 12
2.2 Review IP address classes and their characteristic ............................. 12
2.2.1 Address classes ............................................................................... 13
2.2.2 Default subnet mask ...................................................................... 14
2.2.3 Network and host address ............................................................ 14
2.3 Determine basic IP addressing.............................................................. 15
2.4 Determine the host and network portions of the IP address ........... 16
2.5 Self-Review Questions ........................................................................... 18
LAB 3: IPV4 SUBNETS
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 19
3.1 Preparation ............................................................................................... 20
3.2 Basic Subnetting ...................................................................................... 20
3.3 Subnetting a Class A Network .............................................................. 22
3.4 Subnetting a Class B Network .............................................................. 23
3.5 Subnetting a Class C Network .............................................................. 24
2.5 Self-Review Questions ........................................................................... 26
LAB 4: NETWORK MODELS
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 27
4.1 OSI Model and TCP/IP Model ............................................................ 28
4.2 OSI Model Characteristics and Devices .............................................. 28
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4.3 Self-Review Questions ........................................................................... 32
LAB 5: CABLES CONSTRUCTION
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 33
5.1 Straight-Through Cable Construction ................................................. 34
5.1.1 Preparation ...................................................................................... 34
5.1.2 Step by step ..................................................................................... 35
5.2 Crossover Cable Construction .............................................................. 36
5.2.1 Preparation ...................................................................................... 37
5.2.2 Step by step ..................................................................................... 38
5.3 Basic Cable Testing................................................................................. 38
5.4 Self-Review Questions ........................................................................... 40
LAB 6: CABLE TESTING
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 41
6.1 Procedure ................................................................................................. 42
6.2 Wire Map .................................................................................................. 42
6.3 Faults ......................................................................................................... 44
6.4 Length ....................................................................................................... 44
6.5 Self-Review Questions ........................................................................... 45
LAB 7: WORKSTATIONS
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 41
7.1 Examine the computer and peripheral components ........................... 48
7.2 WORKSTATION Network TCP/IP Configuration ......................... 49
7.3 Using ping from workstation .................................................................. 52
7.4 Lab Exercise .............................................................................................. 53
7.5 Self-Review Questions ............................................................................. 54
LAB 8: PEER-TO-PEER CONNECTION
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 55
8.1 Set Computer Name and Workgroup .................................................. 56
8.2 Building a simple Peer-to-Peer connection ......................................... 57
8.2.1 Preparation ...................................................................................... 58
8.2.2 Step by step ..................................................................................... 58
8.3 Building a peer-to-peer Switch-based connection.............................. 61
8.3.1 Preparation ...................................................................................... 62
8.3.2 Step by step ..................................................................................... 62
8.3.3 File Sharing ..................................................................................... 64
8.3.4 Accessing Shared Files .................................................................. 66
8.4 Self-Review Questions ........................................................................... 68
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LAB 9: NULL MODEM CABLE CONSTRUCTION
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 69
9.1 Preparation ............................................................................................... 70
9.1 Step by step .............................................................................................. 70
9.2 Configuration and Settings .................................................................... 72
9.2.1 Sharing and Accessing Files ......................................................... 74
9.3 Self-Review Questions ........................................................................... 75
LAB 10: WIRELESS AD HOCK NETWORK
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 77
10.1 Preparation .......................................................................................... 78
10.2 Step-By-Step ........................................................................................ 78
10.2.1
Check Wireless Card Driver Status in Windows XP ........... 79
10.2.2
IP Address Allocation............................................................... 81
10.2.3
Host Computer Configuration ................................................ 81
10.2.4
Client Computer Configuration .............................................. 85
10.3 Self-Review Questions ....................................................................... 88
LAB 11: WIRELESS LAN
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 89
11.1 Preparation .......................................................................................... 90
11.2 Step by step ......................................................................................... 91
11.2.1
Setup a network connection .................................................... 91
11.2.2
Configuring NIC Workstation IP Address............................ 91
11.2.3
Using Web Browser .................................................................. 93
11.2.4
Wireless router Setup – d-link ................................................. 93
11.2.5
Wireless Router Setup - Prolink .............................................. 95
11.2.6
Installing Wireless Adapter Driver ......................................... 96
11.2.7
Configuring wireless Adapter IP address............................... 97
11.2.8
Configuring Wireless Adapter Properties .............................. 97
11.2.9
Sharing and Accessing Files ................................................... 100
11.3 Self-Review Questions ..................................................................... 100
LAB 12: BASIC IPV6
Introduction .................................................................................................... 101
12.1 The Importance of IPv6.................................................................. 102
12.2 The Example of IP Address ........................................................... 102
12.3 The Advantages of IPv6 over IPv4 ............................................... 102
12.4 Installing and verifying the stack .................................................... 103
12.4.1
Installation ................................................................................ 103
12.4.2
Verification ............................................................................... 103
12.4.3
Using the IPv6 commands..................................................... 106
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12.5 Build a simple peer-to-peer IPv6 Network................................... 107
12.5.1
Prepairation .............................................................................. 107
12.5.2
Step by step .............................................................................. 107
12.6 Selft review questions ...................................................................... 109
References ....................................................................................................... 111
Appendix 1 ...................................................................................................... 112
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Preface
Overview
Data communication and networking are one of the fastest growing
technologies in our culture today. In a world in which computer networks are
involved in nearly every facet of business and personal life, it is paramount that
each of us understand the basic features, operations and limitations of different
types of computer networks. This understanding will make us better managers,
better employees and simply better computer users.
Student wanting to understand the concepts and mechanism underlying data
communication and networking come from a variety of academic and
professional backgrounds. However, this module is suitable for any student
without basic technical knowledge but provides a comprehensive content.
By doing the lab activity , the student will more understand the concept and
principle of this subject and get an experience, skills and confident to create,
configure and troubleshooting the basic network using guided and unguided
media and some network equipment. The tutorial give a student opportunity do
discuss with their instructor about the topic that they don’t understand. Lab test
session is to test the student about their knowledge and skills based on what
they have done in the lab activity.
Approach
This book aimed primarily for students who will be taking subject related to this
field. All lab activity are divided to four subtopic which is learning outcomes,
introduction, hands on exercises with step by step instruction and self review
question. This will give the student knowledge about theoretical background of
the lab activity and how to implement the activity by follow the procedures.
Chapter Layout
Each chapter begins with a list of objectives. These include the important
concepts to be mastered within the chapter. Extensive self review questions are
included at the end of chapter for self study. They provide the student with a
chance to build confidence with the lab exercises. This book contains 12,
Decimal, Binary and Hexadecimal, IPv4 Addressing, IPv4 Subnets, Network
Models, Cables Construction, Cable Testing, Workstations, Peer-to-peer
Connection, Null Modem Cable Construction,
and Basic IPv6
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Preface .................................................................................................................iii
About the Authors ............................................................................................ iv
Dedication ............................................................................................................x
LAB 1: DECIMAL, BINARY AND HEXADECIMAL
Introduction .........................................................................................................1
1.1 Decimal to Binary Conversion .................................................................2
1.2 Binary to Decimal Conversion .................................................................3
1.3 Hexadecimal Conversions ........................................................................4
1.4 Steps for Hex to decimal conversions ....................................................6
1.5 Steps for decimal to Hex conversions ....................................................6
1.6 Steps for Hex to binary conversions .......................................................7
1.7 Self-Review Questions ..............................................................................9
AB 2: IPV4 ADDRESSING
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Preparation ............................................................................................... 12
2.2 Review IP address classes and their characteristic ............................. 12
2.2.1 Address classes ............................................................................... 13
2.2.2 Default subnet mask ...................................................................... 14
2.2.3 Network and host address ............................................................ 14
2.3 Determine basic IP addressing.............................................................. 15
2.4 Determine the host and network portions of the IP address ........... 16
2.5 Self-Review Questions ........................................................................... 18
LAB 3: IPV4 SUBNETS
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 19
3.1 Preparation ............................................................................................... 20
3.2 Basic Subnetting ...................................................................................... 20
3.3 Subnetting a Class A Network .............................................................. 22
3.4 Subnetting a Class B Network .............................................................. 23
3.5 Subnetting a Class C Network .............................................................. 24
2.5 Self-Review Questions ........................................................................... 26
LAB 4: NETWORK MODELS
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 27
4.1 OSI Model and TCP/IP Model ............................................................ 28
4.2 OSI Model Characteristics and Devices .............................................. 28
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4.3 Self-Review Questions ........................................................................... 32
LAB 5: CABLES CONSTRUCTION
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 33
5.1 Straight-Through Cable Construction ................................................. 34
5.1.1 Preparation ...................................................................................... 34
5.1.2 Step by step ..................................................................................... 35
5.2 Crossover Cable Construction .............................................................. 36
5.2.1 Preparation ...................................................................................... 37
5.2.2 Step by step ..................................................................................... 38
5.3 Basic Cable Testing................................................................................. 38
5.4 Self-Review Questions ........................................................................... 40
LAB 6: CABLE TESTING
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 41
6.1 Procedure ................................................................................................. 42
6.2 Wire Map .................................................................................................. 42
6.3 Faults ......................................................................................................... 44
6.4 Length ....................................................................................................... 44
6.5 Self-Review Questions ........................................................................... 45
LAB 7: WORKSTATIONS
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 41
7.1 Examine the computer and peripheral components ........................... 48
7.2 WORKSTATION Network TCP/IP Configuration ......................... 49
7.3 Using ping from workstation .................................................................. 52
7.4 Lab Exercise .............................................................................................. 53
7.5 Self-Review Questions ............................................................................. 54
LAB 8: PEER-TO-PEER CONNECTION
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 55
8.1 Set Computer Name and Workgroup .................................................. 56
8.2 Building a simple Peer-to-Peer connection ......................................... 57
8.2.1 Preparation ...................................................................................... 58
8.2.2 Step by step ..................................................................................... 58
8.3 Building a peer-to-peer Switch-based connection.............................. 61
8.3.1 Preparation ...................................................................................... 62
8.3.2 Step by step ..................................................................................... 62
8.3.3 File Sharing ..................................................................................... 64
8.3.4 Accessing Shared Files .................................................................. 66
8.4 Self-Review Questions ........................................................................... 68
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LAB 9: NULL MODEM CABLE CONSTRUCTION
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 69
9.1 Preparation ............................................................................................... 70
9.1 Step by step .............................................................................................. 70
9.2 Configuration and Settings .................................................................... 72
9.2.1 Sharing and Accessing Files ......................................................... 74
9.3 Self-Review Questions ........................................................................... 75
LAB 10: WIRELESS AD HOCK NETWORK
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 77
10.1 Preparation .......................................................................................... 78
10.2 Step-By-Step ........................................................................................ 78
10.2.1
Check Wireless Card Driver Status in Windows XP ........... 79
10.2.2
IP Address Allocation............................................................... 81
10.2.3
Host Computer Configuration ................................................ 81
10.2.4
Client Computer Configuration .............................................. 85
10.3 Self-Review Questions ....................................................................... 88
LAB 11: WIRELESS LAN
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 89
11.1 Preparation .......................................................................................... 90
11.2 Step by step ......................................................................................... 91
11.2.1
Setup a network connection .................................................... 91
11.2.2
Configuring NIC Workstation IP Address............................ 91
11.2.3
Using Web Browser .................................................................. 93
11.2.4
Wireless router Setup – d-link ................................................. 93
11.2.5
Wireless Router Setup - Prolink .............................................. 95
11.2.6
Installing Wireless Adapter Driver ......................................... 96
11.2.7
Configuring wireless Adapter IP address............................... 97
11.2.8
Configuring Wireless Adapter Properties .............................. 97
11.2.9
Sharing and Accessing Files ................................................... 100
11.3 Self-Review Questions ..................................................................... 100
LAB 12: BASIC IPV6
Introduction .................................................................................................... 101
12.1 The Importance of IPv6.................................................................. 102
12.2 The Example of IP Address ........................................................... 102
12.3 The Advantages of IPv6 over IPv4 ............................................... 102
12.4 Installing and verifying the stack .................................................... 103
12.4.1
Installation ................................................................................ 103
12.4.2
Verification ............................................................................... 103
12.4.3
Using the IPv6 commands..................................................... 106
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12.5 Build a simple peer-to-peer IPv6 Network................................... 107
12.5.1
Prepairation .............................................................................. 107
12.5.2
Step by step .............................................................................. 107
12.6 Selft review questions ...................................................................... 109
References ....................................................................................................... 111
Appendix 1 ...................................................................................................... 112
ix
Preface
Overview
Data communication and networking are one of the fastest growing
technologies in our culture today. In a world in which computer networks are
involved in nearly every facet of business and personal life, it is paramount that
each of us understand the basic features, operations and limitations of different
types of computer networks. This understanding will make us better managers,
better employees and simply better computer users.
Student wanting to understand the concepts and mechanism underlying data
communication and networking come from a variety of academic and
professional backgrounds. However, this module is suitable for any student
without basic technical knowledge but provides a comprehensive content.
By doing the lab activity , the student will more understand the concept and
principle of this subject and get an experience, skills and confident to create,
configure and troubleshooting the basic network using guided and unguided
media and some network equipment. The tutorial give a student opportunity do
discuss with their instructor about the topic that they don’t understand. Lab test
session is to test the student about their knowledge and skills based on what
they have done in the lab activity.
Approach
This book aimed primarily for students who will be taking subject related to this
field. All lab activity are divided to four subtopic which is learning outcomes,
introduction, hands on exercises with step by step instruction and self review
question. This will give the student knowledge about theoretical background of
the lab activity and how to implement the activity by follow the procedures.
Chapter Layout
Each chapter begins with a list of objectives. These include the important
concepts to be mastered within the chapter. Extensive self review questions are
included at the end of chapter for self study. They provide the student with a
chance to build confidence with the lab exercises. This book contains 12,
Decimal, Binary and Hexadecimal, IPv4 Addressing, IPv4 Subnets, Network
Models, Cables Construction, Cable Testing, Workstations, Peer-to-peer
Connection, Null Modem Cable Construction,
and Basic IPv6
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